Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers
Benrinnes
£295
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 57% |
| Age | 26 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £295 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers is better value at £295 vs £384.
For beginners: Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers
Pros
- +More affordable (£295 vs £383.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £295)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)